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Rwanda will host the 41st world tourism conference on 28th-31st August at Kigali Convention Centre.
The conference focuses on discussing practical strategies for boosting tourism as a driver for economic growth and job creation through innovative business models, new technologies and strategic partnerships in Africa and globally.
The airlines, tour operators and travel … [Read more...]

The Nigerian team lives up to expectation as a defending champion and as a favourite in the just concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup, Chile 2015. The golden eaglet overcame a spirited Mali side 2-0 in the final, thereby retaining the crown they secured so impressively two years ago in the United Arab Emirates. Belgium had earlier finished third, after seeing off Mexico in a pulsating … [Read more...]

Three weeks ago, 24 teams from six continents arrived in South America to contest the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015. After fifty-two matches, it has been confirmed that an African side will definitely lift the trophy, while Belgium and Mexico will seek to end their campaign on a high note by winning bronze before the tournament showpiece gets underway.
The … [Read more...]

Goalkeeper Boubacar Barry scored the decisive goal as Ivory Coast ended a 23-year Africa Cup of Nations title drought by winning 9-8 on penalties after the final ended 0-0 following extra time.
Before netting, veteran Barry had set up the match-winning chance by diving to his left and pushing away a spot-kick from Ghana goalkeeper Razak Braimah.
Ivory Coast triumphed … [Read more...]

A brace from brothers Jordan and Andrew Ayew and a record 1500th tournament goal by Mubarak Wakaso ushered Ghana into the final of the 30th Orange Africa Cup of Nations as they defeated hosts Equatorial Guinea 3-0 in Malabo.
Play was halted eight minutes from time in this Africa Cup of Nations semi-final as missiles were thrown on the pitch by some disgruntled home … [Read more...]